Social Counseling Employee for Patients 70% (m/f)

24 April 2026
70%
Permanent position
Baar

Job summary

Das Zuger Kantonsspital provides health services to the Zug region. Join a dynamic team dedicated to patient care and support.

Tasks

Advise patients and families during hospital stays and discharges.
Organize follow-up solutions post-hospitalization, like rehab stays.
Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and external institutions effectively.

Skills

Healthcare background with experience in acute hospitals required.
Empathetic personality with strong service orientation needed.
Value constructive interdisciplinary collaboration with all partners.

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About the job

The Zug Canton Hospital is dedicated to the health of the population of the Canton of Zug and the surrounding regions. Around 1200 employees, including 180 in training and further education, work in various areas. Every year, we treat and care for over 11,500 inpatient and over 70,000 outpatient patients. More than 27,500 people are treated annually in the interdisciplinary emergency center.

For our patient counseling, we are looking for a Social Counseling Employee for Patients starting August 1, 2026, or by arrangement.

Your Tasks

Advising patients and their relatives during the hospital stay and regarding hospital discharge
Organizing follow-up solutions after the hospital stay (rehabilitation stays, transfers to rehabilitation clinics or nursing institutions)
Interdisciplinary collaboration with doctors and nursing staff, as well as close cooperation with external institutions and specialist offices

Your Profile

Basic medical-nursing training and professional experience in an acute hospital
Training as a social worker FH or further education and/or professional experience in the social insurance sector
Empathetic personality with a high service orientation and social competence
You value constructive interdisciplinary collaboration with all hospital departments and with our external partners

Our Offer

We offer you a varied and challenging activity in a collegial team. You benefit from attractive employment conditions, such as more than 5 weeks of vacation, various discounts, generous participation in professional training, as well as very good social benefits.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your electronic application addressed to Serge Wilhelm, Head of Personnel. Only direct applications will be considered. For more information about the position, please contact Susanne Füeg, Deputy Head of Nursing / Therapies, T +41 41 399 43 04.